Comfort baths

ABSTRACT

A bathtub, comprising a rectangular bathtub body with a molded lining of the same dimensions as the interior surfaces of the bathtub. The lining is made of a flexible, polymeric material with a number of raised ribs separated by depressed channels running the longitudinal axis of the bathtub body, along the bottom and vertically up the interior back surface. The raised ribs are filled with a flexible cellular foam material and the lining attached to the interior of the bathtub body with a water-proof seal.

[0001] The product would begin as a fiberglass molded tub in which avinyl material is attached and molded onto the bottom and back areas ofthe tub that would contain a gel type substance to cushion it. The vinylwill be ribbed lengthwise to prevent water from standing and will aid inthe water draining process. It shall have a height of an inch so as tonot take much away from the depth of the tub. This will cushion theback, lumbar and lower regions of the body so as to make for a pleasantbathing experience.

[0002] The vinyl is to be mended to the back and sides with a waterproofglue. It must be flared up slightly around the edges and sealed to thetub with a waterproof sealant as to prevent water build up and waterfrom getting underneath the vinyl.

[0003] The vinyl would have a cut out around the drain area for water todispense and also be mended to the tub.

[0004] The attached drawing illustrates the design of the comfort bath.

We claim:
 1. A bathtub, comprising: a rectangular bathtub body havingmeans for filling with water and means for draining water located at oneend of the bathtub body; a molded lining of the same dimensions as theinterior surfaces of the bathtub, said lining made of a flexible,polymeric material; said molded lining comprising a plurality of raisedribs separated by depressed channels, said ribs and channels runningparallel to the longitudinal axis of the bathtub body, along the bottomand vertically up the interior surface opposite the means for fillingwith water and means for draining water; said raised ribs filled with aflexible cellular foam material; and means for attaching said moldedlining to the interior of the bathtub body with a water-proof seal.